Beedle of the Bard to Include Intro by Dumbledore

Scholastic, the US Harry Potter publishers, has updated their website with information concerning the content that will be included in the Tales of the Beedle of the Bard, mainly an introduction by Dumbledore:

Professor Dumbledore’s commentary—apparently written some eighteen months before his death—reveals not just his vast knowledge of Wizarding lore, but also more of his personal qualities: his sense of humor, his courage, his pride in his abilities, and his hard-won wisdom. Names familiar from the Harry Potter novels sprinkle the pages, including Aberforth Dumbledore, Lucius Malfoy and his forebears, and Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington (or “Nearly Headless Nick”), as well as other professors at Hogwarts and the past owners of the Elder Wand. Dumbledore tells us of incidents unique to the Wizarding world, like hilariously troubled theatrical productions at Hogwarts or the dangers of having a “hairy heart.” But he also reveals aspects of the Wizarding world that his Muggle readers might find all too familiar, like censorship, intolerance, and questions about the deepest mysteries in life.

Also, you can view the US cover art, illustrated by Mary Grandpre, here, and the UK cover art here.

All proceeds from the book will go to the Children's High Level Group (Jo's Charity). You can pre-order your copy of the standard ($7.59) or collector's ($100) edition of the book at Amazon.